The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) is a state corporation established under the Sugar Act No. 11 of 2024 and mandated to develop, regulate, and promote the sugar industry.
The newly signed law re-establishes the Kenya Sugar Board, restoring roles that were previously managed by the Sugar Directorate of the Agriculture and Food Authority.
KSB plays a crucial role in promoting the development of the sugar industry in Kenya and ensuring that it remains a vital contributor to the country’s economy. The board operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development and is responsible for regulating as well as implementing policies and strategies to enhance the production, processing, and marketing of sugar. The Kenya Sugar Board works closely with other government agencies, sugar millers, farmers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the sugar industry in Kenya operates efficiently and sustainably.
Field Enumerator
Ready to represent your hood and make a real difference?
The Kenya Sugar Board is on the lookout for sharp, energetic enumerators to help register and verify sugarcane farmers ahead of the upcoming board elections!
Purpose of the Enumerator Role
Field Enumerators will be at the frontline of the Growers’ Elections process.
Their core responsibilities include:
Verifying sugarcane grower documentation to ensure only bona fide
(genuine) farmers are registered.
- Registering eligible growers across designated polling centers within
their assigned zones. - Updating grower details in the database where corrections or changes
are necessary (e.g., location, ID corrections, phone number updates). - Mapping growers accurately to their respective polling centers to
facilitate organized and fair elections. - Upholding principles of transparency, neutrality and confidentiality in
all interactions. - Escalating any irregularities or disputed cases to supervisors promptly
for resolution
Desired Competencies
Integrity and Impartiality – Adherence to ethical conduct, avoiding
favoritism or political bias.
- Attention to Detail – Accurate registration and verification of grower
records. - Strong Interpersonal Skills – Respectful, clear and professional
communication with farmers. - Time Management and Organizational Ability – Efficient fieldwork
planning to meet assigned targets. - Physical Fitness and Endurance – Ability to travel to remote polling
centers and across rural terrain. - Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to manage minor field challenges
independently and escalate major issues appropriately.
Geographic and Community Considerations
- Enumerators must ideally reside within or close to the
counties/subcounties/wards they are assigned. - Familiarity with local geography, road networks, and grower
communities will be an advantage. - Preference will be given to those who demonstrate deep knowledge of
the local polling center structure.
Screening and Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on academic qualifications, relevant experience,
and geographic suitability - Oral Interviews to assess:
o Communication skills
o Understanding of local farming communities
o Ethical mindset - Practical Assessment simulating:
o Grower registration using a mobile device
o Document verification exercise - Mandatory Virtual Training for shortlisted enumerators, covering:
o Electoral ethics and neutrality
o Grower eligibility criteria
o Polling center assignment procedures
o Data security and digital tool usage
o Field escalation protocols
Contractual Terms
